Clinical Services

Adenovirus vector vaccines unlikely to win fight against COVID-19

04 June, 2020 by Amy Sarcevic

A vaccine expert has dashed hopes of an adenovirus vector-based COVID‑19 vaccine — claiming it is unlikely to be effective and, if so, unsafe.


Targeting triple-negative breast tumours

03 June, 2020

A team of researchers at The University of Queensland may have found a way to improve treatment of triple-negative breast cancer.


Cancer patients set to benefit from expanded oncology network

02 June, 2020

Patients will have increased access to the latest oncology treatment technology and research, following GenesisCare's acquisition.


Self-administration option available for severe asthma subtype

01 June, 2020

A new self-administered treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma will be reimbursed by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 June 2020.


Steam Australia validated cleaning method recommendations

01 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Steam Australia

Steam Australia provides training, equipment and ongoing support for the hospital, healthcare and aged-care industries across Australia and New Zealand.


Global healthcare needs infection control reform, say experts

01 June, 2020

World leaders in infection control and disease prevention convened online to discuss innovative infection control reform in hospitals and aged-care facilities.


'Silent' virus may be more prevalent than we thought

28 May, 2020

A study published in the journal Thorax reveals that eight out of 10 passengers and crew who tested positive for the infection had no symptoms.


What we know about immunity to coronaviruses

27 May, 2020

A review of more than 40 studies on coronavirus immunity suggests that SARS-CoV-2 could become the fifth seasonal coronavirus.


Children aren't COVID-19 super-spreaders, say UK experts

26 May, 2020 by Amy Sarcevic

New research from the UK has debunked the claim that children are 'super-spreaders' of COVID-19, and the authors confirm it is now safe to send children back to school.


What factors increase risk of severe COVID-19 or death?

26 May, 2020

A UK study has revealed that age, male sex, obesity and underlying illness emerge as risk factors for severe COVID-19 or death.


Concern for Australians missing vital GP visits

22 May, 2020

Tens of thousands of Australians with chronic diseases are putting themselves at risk by missing vital visits to their GP.


Thrush treatment caution for women in first trimester

22 May, 2020

Researchers found that pregnant women taking oral fluconazole appeared to have an increased risk of giving birth to a baby with muscle and bone malformations.


Mucus biology leap is a path to airway clearing

21 May, 2020

New insights into the molecular mechanisms driving mucus viscosity could help improve airway-clearing treatment options for patients with respiratory conditions.


Extra-medical opioid use is costing Australia

20 May, 2020

National Drug Research Institute has released the first national update on the cost of opioids in 13 years — it's not a pretty picture.


Young drunkorexic women drop food for booze

19 May, 2020 by Belinda Willis

A new study shows female university students are saving their calories for binge drinking.


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